Georgia’s Central Election Commission said it will recount ballots at about 14 percent of polling stations, following complaints by opposition parties of irregularities in the recent parliamentary elections. According to a note on the commission’s official website, the election will be recounted at five randomly selected polling stations within each electoral district.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Tuesday that Georgia’s elections were “free and democratic.” Commenting on the result, which saw the ruling party, backed by Russia, prevail, Orban referred to the opposition’s pro-European protests. During his visit to Tbilisi, he congratulated voters on their choice, stressing the importance of voting for peace and preventing the country from following a similar path to Ukraine. He added that if the liberals had prevailed, Brussels would have read the situation positively.
Orban’s statements reflect his favorable stance toward the Georgian government and his criticism of pro-European political forces. This context of tension between different political factions in Georgia highlights the internal divisions in the country and the impact of external influences on local politics. The recent elections have highlighted not only the rivalries between the parties but also the broader debate about which direction to take in the future.
As the recount is being prepared, attention remains high both domestically and internationally. Local authorities are being called upon to demonstrate the transparency and integrity of the electoral process to reassure outside observers and the population itself. This situation could further affect relations between Georgia and Europe, as well as domestic support for various political forces.
In this complex scenario, it is crucial to follow future developments and how they may shape not only Georgia’s political landscape, but also its interactions with international partners. The issue of the recount could become a crucial point in determining the country’s political stability in the coming months.
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